Christmas each year for Boomer and Generation X kids of Northeast Louisiana, brings thoughts of the old Howard Griffin Land O'Toys. As I researched the old store in the papers, I found that there were two other locations that the Griffin family opened up on Louisville and in the old Twin City mall! I didn't … Continue reading Howard Griffin Land O’ Toys Had Two Other Locations!
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Howard Griffin, Inc. Receipt
The second Monroe related paper I found was a receipt from Howard Griffin, Inc. with my Dad's name on it! Mom and Dad weren't even married yet! I wonder if they were dating and Granddad just had his daughter's boyfriend take a repair to Monroe for him! Dad lived there at the time.
Howard Griffin Land O’ Toys
Front of Shirt Back of Shirt I found a couple of shirts last week in a shop on Trenton Street, and they brought back a flood of memories. This one was probably the most meaningful to me. That TV jingle will pop into the head of most everyone who grew up in Monroe, including me! … Continue reading Howard Griffin Land O’ Toys
Ouachita Parish History Tidbits 